Battle axes, knives and nunchucks among terrifying haul of weapons seized by police in Camden

Photographed: Amazing haul of deadly weapons seized from Camden property
Saphora Smith24 October 2016

This terrifying haul of weapons was seized by police during a five-day clampdown on knife crime in London.

The stash includes battle axes, nunchucks and a deadly array of knives and arrows.

It was recovered from a property in Camden as police conducted weapons sweeps across the capital.

During the five day operation, which ended on Sunday, police arrested 249 people and seized 112 knives and 64 offensive weapons including hunting knives and so-called 'zombie killers'.

The week marks the sixth phase of an initiative - codenamed Operation Sceptre - to stop knife crime across the capital.

Inspector Jack Rowlands, who coordinates the operation, said that while owning these weapons is not illegal, the police are able to seize them if it is suspected that they may be used as part of an offence.

Inspector Rowlands described the week a success, he said: “Since July 2015 the MET has conducted 5,000 weapon sweeps, arrested 597 people and seized 475 knifes and 53 fire arms.

“This week has added to the rolling success of the operation.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Jim Stokely, Head of Trident and Area Crime Command, tackling gang violence said: "Operation Sceptre is run to prevent more families from living with the devastation of losing a child or loved one to knife crime.

"We will not stop in our efforts to rid the streets of London of knives in dangerous hands by proactively targeting known violent offenders and stopping and searching people to detect and deter the carrying of weapons."

The next week-long raid is scheduled for early 2017.

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